Arrest Made in Ahmed Suale’s Murder: A Breakthrough Amidst Ongoing Concerns
The arrest of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a close friend of Ahmed Suale, is a significant development in the investigative journalist’s murder case. Accused of betraying Suale before his death, the case has drawn criticism for delays from the Ghana Police Service, prompting the Ghana Journalists Association to demand action and threaten escalation to external bodies if no progress is made. The FBI’s collaboration has provided key evidence, furthering the investigation.
The Ghana Police Service has successfully apprehended a suspect tied to the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The suspect, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, was a close associate of the deceased and is alleged to have betrayed him by providing his photographs to a prominent politician prior to his murder. This betrayal has been viewed as a shocking turn of events given their previous partnership at Tiger Eye Private Investigations where they collaborated on several investigations.
Ahmed Suale was murdered on January 16, 2019, in Madina, shortly after he collaborated with the BBC on an exposé of corruption in African football, particularly in Ghana. The FBI’s involvement in the investigation yielded crucial information, including insights from phone conversations between the suspect and Suale in the days leading up to his death. This arrest has brought a degree of solace to Suale’s family and colleagues, although the investigation remains active.
The Ghana Police Service faced significant criticism regarding its slow response to the case, with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) issuing an ultimatum in January for advances in the investigation. Should there be no substantial progress by the end of March 2025, they have warned they will escalate the matter to the ECOWAS Court of Justice and other organizations. At a press event, GJA President Albert Dwumfour expressed disdain for the prolonged lack of progress, emphasizing the profound public and international frustration surrounding Suale’s murder.
In a troubling disclosure, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame revealed that five years post-incident, no prosecution-ready docket had been submitted to his office. Furthermore, MP Kwame Asare-Obeng, known as A-Plus, claimed to have provided pertinent information on the suspected perpetrators and threatened to publicly disclose the suspect’s identity if law enforcement took no action. These developments have cast doubt on the Ghana Police’s commitment to resolving the case, prompting the GJA to continue advocating for justice for Ahmed Suale.
The arrest of Daniel Owusu Koranteng in connection with Ahmed Suale’s murder marks a pivotal moment in an ongoing investigation that has been met with widespread public outcry. The GJA’s demands for accountability from the Ghana Police Service emphasize the necessity of efficient investigations into the safety of journalists in Ghana. As the judicial process progresses, the demand for justice remains a priority for both Suale’s family and the journalistic community.
Original Source: www.gbcghanaonline.com
